Kasich Just Responded To Terror Attack With 7 Surprising Words That Are Getting Attention

In the aftermath of Europe’s latest deadly Islamic terror attack, the two leading Republican presidential candidates took a firm stance in favor of monitoring Muslim populations for potential signs of radicalization. The persistent John Kasich, however, made the most of his campaign platform on Tuesday by reaching out to practitioners of Islam and reiterating his disavowal of policies that would treat Muslims differently based on their faith.

“We are not at war with Islam,” he declared, clarifying that we are “at war with radical Islam.”

The distinction, he went on to explain, is an important one. If the goal is to eradicate the extremist element from the faith, Kasich suggested, America’s approach is illogical.

“Frankly,” he continued, “for those who want to preserve Islam as a religion that is not at war with the West, we alienate them. How are we supposed to ever get the information we need? The last thing we need is more polarization.”

Furthermore, the Ohio governor argued that targeting individuals based on their faith is contrary to America’s founding principles.